Alpo Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Why were the breast pockets of Vietnam-era uniforms slanted? First I really paid attention to uniforms were late 70s, early 80s. Pockets were straight across the top. I think WW2 paratroopers had slanted breast pockets, but am not certain-sure. If so, again, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes. The jungle fatigue uniform took the slanted pocket concept from the WWII paratrooper jacket. It is easier to reach into the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Jeemes Kelly Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 http://www.history.army.mil/html/museums/uniforms/survey_uwa.pdf This has the history and discusses to OG shirts at pages 103-104 (also answers other questions about military weapons, uniforms and equipment from the revolution to 2007) but I don't see a reason given for the slanted pockets. I assumed because it is easier to reach into them, same as on current ACU's. In 1985-86 I was issued the OG 107 uniform, like the one pictured, at Ft. Bragg, as TA-50 for paratroopers, and our pockets were slanted, but our name and U.S. Army were sewn straight across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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